Haikun Zhang , Yingchun Han , Suyun Fang , Shenghui Zhang , Manman Cheng , Xingyue Lin , Xiaoke Hu
{"title":"Short-term deep-sea cage culture of Trachinotus ovatus increases mobility of antibiotic-resistance genes","authors":"Haikun Zhang , Yingchun Han , Suyun Fang , Shenghui Zhang , Manman Cheng , Xingyue Lin , Xiaoke Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102591","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102591","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been extensively studied in offshore mariculture areas, yet their profiles in deep-sea cage culture environments remain largely unexplored. In this study, the proliferation, hosts and spread risks of ARGs before and after deep-sea cage mariculture activities were investigated, employing environmental parameter measurements, metagenomic assembly, and binning approaches. Our results showed that following aquaculture activity, the abundances of fosmidomycin- (an antibiotic targeting the MEP pathway), MLS (Macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramines), phenicol-, and triclosan-related ARGs decreased, while diaminopyrimidine- (interfere with the folic acid metabolism of bacteria), rifamycin-, aminoglycoside- (prevent bacterial protein synthesis), multidrug-, and mupirocin-related ARGs increased, thereby increasing the likelihood of microorganisms acquiring resistance. The hosts of these ARGs were classified into 38 classes across 19 phyla, with Gammaproteobacteria accounting for over 36.29 % of all ARG hosts, and Alphaproteobacteria contributing an additional 16.9 %. This information can guide us in targeting specific types of microorganisms for controlling particular ARGs. Certain ARGs were predominantly located on plasmids, indicating enhanced mobility and an increased risk of horizontal gene transfer. Additionally, the presence of plasmids, viruses, or mobile genetic elements in aquaculture-affected water showed a general increase, further highlighting the environmental risk of ARG spread. Overall, this study deepens our understanding of the environmental impacts of deep-sea cage aquaculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102591"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144480718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdullah Al Fahim , Tanzi Ahmed Chowdhury , Mohammed Abdul Kader , Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
{"title":"Solar-powered automated fish-feeding boat: A cost-effective and sustainable solution for aquaculture","authors":"Abdullah Al Fahim , Tanzi Ahmed Chowdhury , Mohammed Abdul Kader , Mayeen Uddin Khandaker","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102592","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that is increasingly recognized as a vital source of nutrition for the world's expanding population. Traditional fish farming is labor-intensive and non-technical, with unskilled workers and unorganized feed distribution resulting in high costs and environmental deterioration. To address these concerns, a solar-powered, automated fish-feeding boat has been designed and implemented in this study. This innovative system utilizes machine learning and a microcontroller-based control unit (i.e., a memory and input/output interface with I2C communication protocol) to deliver feed at a predetermined time at precise intervals in each day without human intervention, ensuring optimal fish nutrition and growth. The integration of solar power into the boat's operation exemplifies a commitment to environmentally sustainable practices by significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Furthermore, the automation of the fish-feeding process not only minimizes reliance on manual labor but also contributes to substantial cost savings, heightened operational precision, and improved overall efficiency. Collectively, these advancements enhance the economic sustainability and efficient management of aquaculture ventures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102592"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144480719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and performance of a zero-discharge integrated multi-trophic aquaculture recirculation system for the intensive culture of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)","authors":"N. Nhut , N.T. Tung","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102589","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102589","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the performance of the Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Recirculating System (IMTA-RAS) over a 124-day production cycle, evaluating its water quality parameters, nutrient utilization efficiency, and economic feasibility. The system comprised three identical setups, integrating the cultivation of whiteleg shrimp (<em>Litopenaeus vannamei</em>), tilapia (<em>Oreochromis niloticus</em>), green seaweed (<em>Cladophora glomerata</em>), and red seaweed (<em>Gracilaria tenuistipitata</em>) within a closed-loop system. Results demonstrated stable water quality, reduced operational costs, and enhanced profitability. The system yielded 6.9 kg m<sup>−2</sup> shrimp, 3.1 kg m<sup>−3</sup> fish, 5.3 kg m<sup>−2</sup> green seaweed, and 5.2 kg m<sup>−2</sup> red seaweed, with survival rates of 62.2 % for shrimp and 100 % for fish. Furthermore, feed accounted for 89.4 % of dry matter (DM), 91 % nitrogen (N), and 95.4 % phosphorus (P), with recorded retention rates of 40.3 % DM, 45.9 % N, and 27.6 % P within production outputs. These findings reinforce the IMTA-RAS model’s scalability potential, offering a sustainable framework for commercial shrimp farming through enhanced nutrient reutilization, reduced water exchange, and improved biosecurity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102589"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chinedu James Chiama , Maria Teresa Gutierrez-Wing , Chandra S. Theegala , Mike Benton , Ronald F. Malone
{"title":"Denitrification using polyhydroxybutyrate/cellulose blend (PHBC) as a carbon substrate","authors":"Chinedu James Chiama , Maria Teresa Gutierrez-Wing , Chandra S. Theegala , Mike Benton , Ronald F. Malone","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102587","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102587","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The impact of cellulose on PHB’s biodegradability and denitrification performance was evaluated in a triplicated closed-loop (recirculating) format. Pure PHB bio-pellets were compared to PHB/microcrystalline cellulose blends (PHBC) containing 20, 30, and 40 % cellulose in terms of nitrate conversion rates, COD accumulation, cost of denitrification, and consumption rate. The results show that the PHBC60:40 and PHBC70:30 achieved average apparent peak nitrate conversion rates of 3.9 ± 0.80 kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N/m<sup>3</sup>-d and 3.9 ± 0.24 kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N/m<sup>3</sup>-d, respectively, on day 2. PHBC80:20 achieved an average apparent peak nitrate conversion rate of 3.7 ± 0.017 kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N/m<sup>3</sup>-d on day 3, while PHB100 % attained an average apparent peak nitrate conversion rate of 3.4 ± 0.03 kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N/m<sup>3</sup>-d on day 4. The peak nitrate conversion rates achieved by the four treatments are statistically different. The COD accumulated in the PHB100 %, PHBC80:20, PHBC70:30, and PHBC60:40 reservoirs on day 7 are 19 ± 2.9, 29 ± 4.2, 51 ± 8.6 and 58 ± 11.5, respectively, which was aggravated by the release of solids during backwashing. There is a significant difference in 7-day reservoir COD accumulation, which correlates with the cellulose content. PHB was consumed at a rate of 3.3 ± 0.54 kg PHB/kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N, with the blended bio-pellets consumed at the rate of 3.5 ± 0.48 kg PHBC80:20/kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N, 3.8 ± 0.13 kg PHBC70:30/kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N, and 4.0 ± 0.12 kg PHBC60:40/kg NO<sub>3</sub>−N, respectively. The cost of denitrification was estimated through the consumption rates and results showed that the blends are more cost-effective than PHB. PHBC blends can effectively reduce nitrate in water. A viable carbon substrate for remediating industrial wastewater and aquaculture systems where cellulose solubility will not be an issue. Future research will focus on using low-cost cellulose materials to produce more PHBC blends for more cost-effective denitrification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102587"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144471560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhongpei Wang , Rong Qian , Haoran Deng , Lele Zhou , Jun Ling
{"title":"Precise feeding technology for outdoor pond aquaculture based on detection and counting method","authors":"Zhongpei Wang , Rong Qian , Haoran Deng , Lele Zhou , Jun Ling","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102588","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102588","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In aquaculture, both overfeeding and underfeeding pose significant challenges. Underfeeding impedes fish growth, while overfeeding leads to feed waste, increased costs, and water pollution, ultimately compromising fish health. Precise feeding strategies are thus critical for sustainable aquaculture. Existing feeding technologies are primarily limited to indoor environments and specific fish species. Our study aims to extend the research scope to outdoor natural environments, applicable across diverse fish species. We start from the basic biological characteristics of fish, that is, fish will feed when they are hungry, to evaluate fish feeding behavior. We use object detection and counting technology to measure fish appetite by dynamic changes in feeding fish populations. The feeding strategy proposed is more refined and can continuously reflect the changes in the feeding intensity of the fish school. Considering the real-time needs of the application scenario, we select the YOLOv8 object detection algorithm as the basic algorithm. In view of the complexity of natural scenes—where targets are often small and feature-poor—we enhance the YOLOv8 algorithm with a Star operation, CAA module, and DyHead mechanism. The resulting YOLOv8-FishDetect model achieves significant performance gains, improving precision by 3.30 %, [email protected] by 2.51 %, and [email protected]–0.95 by 4.28 % over baseline YOLOv8. This work can provide a scalable solution for outdoor precision feeding, advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102588"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144471651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carbon dot-graphene composite: A novel biocide for marine biofouling control in aquaculture cage nets","authors":"P.Muhamed Ashraf, V.A. Sahla, C.S. Anjana, P.K. Binsi","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102586","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102586","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recently, heightened concern and reluctance among planners and fishers about using inorganic biocides in aquatic systems have increased the importance of carbon-based nanomaterials, which are free from metallic contaminants and non-toxic to the environment and biota. The study aimed to synthesize carbon dot (CD) from fish eye and to fabricate a CD-graphene composite to test its efficacy as biocide against marine biofouling. The organic components of fish eyes were hydrothermally transformed into fluorescent nano carbon dots as evidenced by their FTIR signatures, fluorescence and UV-Visible spectra. The fish eye CD-graphene composite synthesized hydrothermally and was studied for its chemical and morphological characteristics. A nano-sized CD-graphene composite is formed with a few disorganized layers exhibiting an amorphous nature. Different concentrations of CD-graphene were coated onto surface-modified polyethylene aquaculture cage nets using polyaniline and exposed to the marine environment for 8 months to evaluate the composite's effectiveness as an antifouling agent. The treated cage net exhibited excellent biofouling resistance and the optimum concentration of CD-graphene for efficient resistance was 0.02 %. The study attributed the biocidal mechanism of the composites to the synergistic activity of CDs and graphene under sunlight, which generates ROS and free radical species. This process disrupts microbial biofilm formation on cage nets, leading to enhanced biofouling resistance.</div></div><div><h3>Synopsis</h3><div>The synthesized fish eye waste derived carbon dot-graphene composite, offers a non-toxic, metal-free antifouling solution for aquaculture systems, effectively reducing marine biofouling through sunlight-driven reactive oxygen species and free radical generation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102586"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chun-Wei Bi , Yuan-Mao Zhang , Chao Ma , Sen-Qi Cui
{"title":"Experimental study on the hydrodynamic responses of a novel platform integrating vertical-axis wind turbine with a fish cage in regular waves","authors":"Chun-Wei Bi , Yuan-Mao Zhang , Chao Ma , Sen-Qi Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102585","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102585","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An offshore wind energy–aquaculture integrated platform, combining a floating vertical-axis wind turbine with a fish cage (VAWT-FC), is proposed in this study. To investigate its hydrodynamic response characteristics, laboratory experiments were conducted using a 1:100 scale physical model. Regular wave tests were performed to analyze the platform's behavior under various wave heights and periods. The results show that the heave, surge, pitch motions, and mooring line tension all increased with wave height. For instance, as the wave height increased from 3 cm to 12 cm, pitch motion increased from 3.17° to 11.70°, and mooring tension increased by 229 %. With increasing wave period, surge and heave initially decreased and then increased, while pitch showed the opposite trend. A critical inflection point was observed at a wave period of 0.8 s, where the pitch amplitude peaked and both surge and heave reached minimum values—corresponding to a wavelength approximately equal to the platform’s 0.851 m span. Furthermore, wave overtopping was found to occur in two distinct stages as wave height increased and in three stages as wavelength increased. In contrast, wave breaking was observed to evolve through two phases under the influence of both increasing wave height and wavelength. The findings offer valuable insights for the development and optimization of multi-functional offshore platforms integrating renewable energy and aquaculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102585"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144280073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Richards C. Sunny , David W. Fredriksson , Igor Tsukrov , Longhuan Zhu , Matthew Bowden , Michael Chambers , Bill Silkes
{"title":"Design considerations for a continuous mussel farm in New England Offshore waters. Part II: Using validated numerical models to estimate the probability of failure","authors":"Richards C. Sunny , David W. Fredriksson , Igor Tsukrov , Longhuan Zhu , Matthew Bowden , Michael Chambers , Bill Silkes","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to stakeholder conflicts, coastal pollution, and spatial constraints limiting sustainable nearshore aquaculture, offshore farms have emerged as a potential solution. However, offshore farms are exposed to energetic wave–current conditions and require a rigorous engineering approach to reduce failure risk. This paper presents a methodology to evaluate the risk of structural failure of offshore mussel farms in response to extreme wave and current conditions using a representative mussel farm design in New England offshore waters. This includes a three-step methodology: (1) Computational fluid dynamics-derived drag coefficients: 2D OpenFOAM simulations determine normal and tangential drag coefficients for mussel droppers; (2) Hydro-elastic finite-element modeling: a time-domain finite-element model driven by Airy-wave kinematics and Morison loads to predict mooring, mainline, strap, and dropper responses under 10-, 25-, and 50-year return-period wave and current scenarios; and (3) Statistical risk assessment: simulation outputs are interpolated to create a continuous response field across the full range of wave heights and current speeds, which is then integrated with a joint probability density function of significant wave height and current speed – alongside component ultimate and residual strength at three growth phases – to estimate failure probabilities over specified design lives and recommend optimized safety factors. Results indicate that combining accurate drag coefficients with a continuous response surface and joint-PDF risk analysis enables systematic estimation of component failure probabilities and informs appropriate safety-factor selection. Thus, the proposed integrated methodology can be used to quantify structural failure risk and support informed design decisions for reliable offshore aquaculture structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102575"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Jayraj , Sridhar Sahoo , Prasanta Jana , Ritu Prem
{"title":"CFD optimised solar powered IoT integrated paddlewheel aerator for sustainable shrimp farming – A review","authors":"P. Jayraj , Sridhar Sahoo , Prasanta Jana , Ritu Prem","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102583","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102583","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present study reviews the research and development efforts aimed at improving paddlewheel aerator performance and energy efficiency in intensive shrimp farming in Asia. It examines previous studies to improve oxygen transfer efficiency through experimental design and operational parameters optimization, as well as the use of the computational fluid dynamic (CFD) method for paddlewheel design improvement. The review also covers the automation of the paddlewheel aerators by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) systems for real-time control based on dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the shrimp ponds. Additionally, it explores the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to reduce the reliance on grid electricity and energy consumption. However, there is a need for comprehensive research that combines CFD-based paddlewheel aerator design, IoT technology integration, and the use of solar power to improve the real-time performance and energy efficiency of commercially available paddlewheel aerators use for sustainability of semi-intensive and intensive shrimp farming in Asia. The evaluation of these system's ability to adapt in real-time to changing environmental conditions via IoT feedback has not been substantially studied in the literature. The culmination of these technologies offers a significant possibility to improve the efficiency of paddlewheel aerators, sustainability and profitability of shrimp farming operations while lowering the input costs and minimizing the environmental effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102583"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li Hangqi , Mu Gang , Li Xiuchen , Wu Hao , Xu Bin , Liu Fawei , Sun Zhenyin , Zhang Qian , Zhang Hanbing , Xin Mingjin , Zhang Guochen
{"title":"Design and testing of the clam vibration harvester's V-shaped double-spiral harvesting roller brush based on DEM-MBD","authors":"Li Hangqi , Mu Gang , Li Xiuchen , Wu Hao , Xu Bin , Liu Fawei , Sun Zhenyin , Zhang Qian , Zhang Hanbing , Xin Mingjin , Zhang Guochen","doi":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102582","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aquaeng.2025.102582","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To address the challenges of low mechanization and the lack of theoretical research in clam harvesting on Chinese mudflats, a brush-screen cooperative clam vibration harvester was developed, and the V-shaped double-spiral harvesting roller brush served as the key component. White clams (<em>Mactra veneriformis</em>) were selected as the research subjects. A theoretical analysis of the harvesting roller brush was conducted, resulting in the derivation of key structural and operational parameter ranges. The Discrete Element Method (DEM) combined with Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) was employed to simulate single-factor tests, Plackett-Burman tests, and response surface tests in shellfish harvesting. The optimal combination of key structural and operational parameters for the harvesting roller brush was identified as follows: bristle length of 105 mm, 5 bristle rows, bristle thickness of 40 mm, spiral angle of 28°, rotation speed of 48 r/min, and installation positions at X-axis 249 mm and Y-axis 9 mm. Under these conditions, the average mass of residual sediments on the screen surface was 10.59 g, the harvested shellfish mass was 177.4 g, and the shellfish breakage rate was 11.10 %. A prototype shellfish harvester was developed, and field tests demonstrated a harvested shellfish mass of 166.2 g, with a relative error of 8.57 %, a shellfish breakage rate of 7.07 %, an absolute breakage rate error of 4.03 %, and a harvesting efficiency of 292.20 kg/h. This study offers a valuable reference for the design and enhancement of mechanized harvesting for shellfish in mudflats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8120,"journal":{"name":"Aquacultural Engineering","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102582"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}